1. The National Convention was dissolved and the Directorate was made to inflict politcal stability which prevented poltical corruption. 2. The Declaration of the Rights of Man was made to establish the rights of free religion and free speech throughout the citizens of France which was influenced by Enlightment thinkers mostly John Locke. 3. The storming of the Bastille
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08/08/1788
Nobility forces King Louis XVI to call the Estates General into session
The king was in trouble.The nobility was not happy with the attempt to tax their estate. Nobility wanted to pass the cost once again on the Third Estate
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05/05/1789
Estate-General meets in Paris
King Louis XVI calls body into session to approve a new tax on the 3rd Estate. Had not met in 175 years
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06/17/1789
3rd Estate refused to abide by the kings one vote for each estate order
The first time the 3rd Estate publically asks to make changes to voting process
When the meeting of the Estates General was not to dismissed until they came up with a written constitution for France.
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07/14/1789
The Storming of the Bastille
The 3rd Estate revolts and storms the Bastille to steal from the armory and free politcal prisoners.
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07/17/1789
GREAT FEAR Begins
The start of the French Revolution begins due to rural unrest and rumors of foreigners and bandits burning crops.
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08/04/1789
National Assembly abolishes Fuedalism with August Decrees
When the August Decrees were written which was held at the National Assembly where theses decrees helped abolish Feudalism and eliminated First Estate legal privelages
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08/26/1789
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Inspired by writings before it, This document gave french citizens rights like freedom of religion and speech.
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10/05/1789
Women of Paris March to Versailles for Bread
When the women of Paris ransacked the city armory and marched to the Palace of Versailles due to the scarcity and high price for bread
When King Louis XVI and his queen Marie Antoinette attempted to flee in order to start a counter-revolution but they were unsuccessful.
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09/03/1791
New Constitution Adopted
A new Constitution that gave citizens broader voting rights and restricted the king's power.
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10/01/1791
Beginning of Legislative
The Legislature of France from October 1st 1791 to September 1792. The focus of political debate and revolutionary law-making between the periods of the National Constituent Assembly and of the National Convention.
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06/25/1792
Brunsick Manifesto warns that Royal family must not be harmed or else...
The Brunswick Manifesto claimed that if the the king was harmed than the civillians would be, causing the rising suspicion that Louis XVI was working with Foreign kings
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08/10/1792
Storming the Tuileries Palace
Militias along with the National Guard assaulted the palace while the royal family and legislative assembly took shelter
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09/22/1792
French Monarchy is officially abolished
Revolutionary Government vites to abolish the monarchy and establish the first Republic. Royal Family imprisoned
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11/06/1792
French defeat foreign invaders (Austria and Prussia) who are attempting to preserve the monarchy.
France turns the tide of the war and takes the offensive against the invaders.
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01/21/1793
The Execution of King Loui XVI in Paris
King Louis was executed on accounts of treason. His death is considered the beginning of the Reign of Terror.
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04/06/1793
Comitte of Public Safety established
It's Purpose was to serve the country and protect it from foreign attacks and prevent another revolution
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09/17/1793
Law of Suspects passes- Beginning of the Reignof Terror in France
Any citizen against the republic is punished by execution
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07/27/1794
End of the Reign of Terror- execution of Robespierre
The man responsiblle for the Reign of Terror was executed for attempt of uniting the republic of France.
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10/26/1795
National Convention is dissolved and the creation of the Directorate
A solution to inflict political stability, the Directorate was made of 5 directors and a parliment of 2 chambers.
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11/09/1799
Napolean named First Consul
Napolean is declared leader of First Consul and from then on evolves into a dictator
Coronation of Napolean Bonaparte as Empereor of France
The people of France declared that France was an empire and Napolean became Emperor of France.
1. In a well formulated paragraph evaluate how watching the video and reading the lyrics increased your understanding of the major events of the French Revolution The video was a summary of the entire French Revolution put into a catchy song cover. This made me understand a nation's whole revolution within 4 minutes. The lyrics and subtitles helped me follow along with the song so i wouldn't get back-tracked. It went over key events during the French Revolution and covered the factors that went into starting the revolution. This video was a creative way to help me increase my understanding on the French Revolution. 2. Identify the lines of the song that explain the causes of the revolution
3. Identify lines that explain changes caused by the Revolution
World History Interactive Map Activity Napoleon’s Empire
Directions: Follow these steps using the interactive map to help you investigate Napoleon’s Empire. The map contains various “layers” which highlight the French Empire, its allies and its enemies. By clicking the legend you will be able to see the borders of countries, major cities and even the famous “March and Retreat” of Napoleon’s Russian campaign. After you have gathered your information, you will be asked to answer the questions found below and then post both the map link and your answers to your own Wiki page.
Locate the following places and briefly describe their importance to Napoleon:
1. Corsica: Where Napoleon was born, where he was learned to hate France because he had to hide in the hills with his family when they invaded
2. Egypt: Where Napoleon lost the battle of the Nile to Admiral Horatio Nelson of Great Britain Wanted to stop trade between India and Great Britain, Coninental System. conquered most of Egypt however
3. Paris: Napoleon rebuilt it and made it worthy of being the capitol of the French Empire crowned emperor there
4. London: The capitol of Great Britain where Napoleon’s biggest threat was. Wanted to conquer London to support continental system
5. Moscow: The capitol of Russia, Napoleons biggest allies march to moscow where many of his troops died
6. Elba: the island Napoleon was exiled to the first time by Great Britain. but is brought back to help French empire
Once you have done this, use the various layers to find answers to the following and list them below:
Which nations are controlled or allied with Napoleon?
Russia
Western Italy
Norway and Denmark
Austrian Empire
Which nations are opposed to Napoleon?
Great Britain
Kingdom of Sweden
Egypt
Portugal
Kingdom of Sardinia
Kingdom of Sicily
Read the description above the map and then examine the “Invasion of Russia” on the interactive map. Notice the huge losses and temperatures during the campaign. Describe in your own words why the invasion failed based on your readings and our class discussions.
When his army was marching he had to leave some men behind to guard the food lines. This thinned out his army. When he got to Russia after battling along the way, Moscow was already burnt to the ground. He then marched back in the cold where more troops perished.
1. The National Convention was dissolved and the Directorate was made to inflict politcal stability which prevented poltical corruption.
2. The Declaration of the Rights of Man was made to establish the rights of free religion and free speech throughout the citizens of France which was influenced by Enlightment thinkers mostly John Locke.
3. The storming of the Bastille
1. In a well formulated paragraph evaluate how watching the video and reading the lyrics increased your understanding of the major events of the French Revolution
The video was a summary of the entire French Revolution put into a catchy song cover. This made me understand a nation's whole revolution within 4 minutes. The lyrics and subtitles helped me follow along with the song so i wouldn't get back-tracked. It went over key events during the French Revolution and covered the factors that went into starting the revolution. This video was a creative way to help me increase my understanding on the French Revolution.
2. Identify the lines of the song that explain the causes of the revolution
3. Identify lines that explain changes caused by the Revolution
interactive map
World History Interactive Map Activity Napoleon’s Empire
Directions: Follow these steps using the interactive map to help you investigate Napoleon’s Empire. The map contains various “layers” which highlight the French Empire, its allies and its enemies. By clicking the legend you will be able to see the borders of countries, major cities and even the famous “March and Retreat” of Napoleon’s Russian campaign. After you have gathered your information, you will be asked to answer the questions found below and then post both the map link and your answers to your own Wiki page.
Locate the following places and briefly describe their importance to Napoleon:
1. Corsica: Where Napoleon was born, where he was learned to hate France because he had to hide in the hills with his family when they invaded
2. Egypt: Where Napoleon lost the battle of the Nile to Admiral Horatio Nelson of Great Britain Wanted to stop trade between India and Great Britain, Coninental System. conquered most of Egypt however
3. Paris: Napoleon rebuilt it and made it worthy of being the capitol of the French Empire crowned emperor there
4. London: The capitol of Great Britain where Napoleon’s biggest threat was. Wanted to conquer London to support continental system
5. Moscow: The capitol of Russia, Napoleons biggest allies march to moscow where many of his troops died
6. Elba: the island Napoleon was exiled to the first time by Great Britain. but is brought back to help French empire
Once you have done this, use the various layers to find answers to the following and list them below:
Which nations are controlled or allied with Napoleon?
Which nations are opposed to Napoleon?
Read the description above the map and then examine the “Invasion of Russia” on the interactive map. Notice the huge losses and temperatures during the campaign. Describe in your own words why the invasion failed based on your readings and our class discussions.
When his army was marching he had to leave some men behind to guard the food lines. This thinned out his army. When he got to Russia after battling along the way, Moscow was already burnt to the ground. He then marched back in the cold where more troops perished.